[Korrespondent] 22.33 Since the beginning of the day, 186 combat clashes have taken place on the front, with the enemy attacking most actively in the Pokrovsky and Konstantinov directions. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this in the evening.
22.16 Ukrainian JATEC experts first joined the development of the mechanisms of Article 5 of the NATO Treaty at the Loyal Dolos 2025 exercises.
Representatives of the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Center (JATEC) participated in the final phase of the NATO Loyal Dolos 2025 exercise to assess the combat capabilities of the Alliance unit.
The exercise scenario was based on experience gained during a full-scale war to prepare Alliance units for dynamic combat operations.
21.46 US President Donald Trump said during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that a potential peace deal with Russia could bring "great economic benefits" to Ukraine, Sky News reports.
The US President made the statement after welcoming Zelenskyy to his Mar-a-Lago residence.
"There are great economic benefits for Ukraine, because there is a lot of reconstruction work ahead," Trump noted.
18.01 Fierce fighting is currently underway in Huliaipol. Russian troops have partially entered the city, but do not have full control over it, a significant part of the settlement is held by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"The situation in Hulyaipol is really difficult, part of the settlement is under the control of Russian troops," the report said.
The Russians are actively conducting assault operations and trying to establish reinforcement groups. In addition, the enemy has a significant advantage in both manpower and weapons: he uses kamikaze drones and artillery, carries out air strikes with KABs and NARs, trying to destroy our positions and displace Ukrainian units from the settlement.
Thus, in a day, the enemy stormed the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the city almost two dozen times, and fierce battles are still taking place on the streets, as several clashes do not stop at any given moment.
However, a significant part of Hulyaipol continues to be held by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
16.03 Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, Italy has transferred weapons, military equipment and other resources worth over 3 billion euros to Ukraine. This was stated by the Chief of the Italian Defense General Staff, General Luciano Portolano, in an interview with a media outlety
The assistance is provided within the framework of 11 interdepartmental government decrees that allow the supply of military materials, equipment, and supplies to Ukraine.
Currently, Italy is already discussing the adoption of the 12th decree, which will provide for further military assistance to Ukraine.
15.19 During the week, the Russian Federation used 94 missiles, more than 2,100 attack drones, and about 800 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine. This was reported by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
14.51 Russian military launched airstrikes on Sloviansk in the Donetsk region, killing one person and wounding three.
A hit in the private sector was recorded. Three people were injured. One man died.
14.39 Repair of power lines has begun near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Another local ceasefire has been declared around the plant. This was announced by IAEA Director General Rafael Gross.
"The IAEA team is monitoring the repair work, which is expected to last several days, as part of efforts to prevent a nuclear accident during the war in Ukraine," the statement said.
Grossi thanked both sides for agreeing to this new temporary "window of silence" in order to restore electricity transmission between the distribution substations of the ZNPP and the Zaporizhzhia Thermal Power Plant.
14.23 Ukrainian Defense Forces hit the Syzran oil refinery in the Samara region of the Russian Federation. A strike by UAVs on the territory of the plant was recorded, followed by a fire. The extent of the damage is being determined.
The Defense Forces also struck a storage and maintenance site for unmanned boats in the Chornomorske area in temporarily occupied Crimea, a repair unit from the 1435th Motorized Rifle Regiment near the settlement of Anthracite in the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region, a pontoon ferry near Nikonorivka, and a Shahed UAV storage facility in Makiivka, Donetsk region.
14.06 These are some of the most active diplomatic days of the year, and much can be decided before the New Year, but whether there will be decisions depends on the partners. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
According to the head of state, this week alone, Russian troops have launched more than 2,100 strike drones, about 800 guided bombs, and 94 missiles of various types. "Everything is against our people, against life and everything that ensures its normality - primarily against our energy infrastructure," the president added.
Zelensky said that repair crews, energy specialists, and rescuers of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine are working literally 24/7 to protect life and restore energy supply.
"But it is equally important that sanctions against Russia, all forms of political pressure for aggression, the supply of missiles for air defense to Ukraine work, and that we all finalize the formats of steps that will end this war and guarantee security. It is precisely such steps that we will talk about with partners today," the Ukrainian leader emphasized.
13.22 Russia has again accused Ukraine of allegedly "unreadiness for peace talks." This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
"The Russian authorities do not see Kyiv's readiness for constructive negotiations on the settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict," he said.
Lavrov also added that the Armed Forces of Ukraine "are not abandoning attempts to change the situation at the front, where the Russian army has firmly seized the strategic initiative."
The Russian Foreign Minister also stated that European peacekeepers in Ukraine "will become a legitimate target for Russia."
11.53 Russians hit an energy facility in Poltava region. Technological equipment was damaged. Energy workers are working to eliminate the consequences of the attack.
10.49 Unmanned systems forces struck a number of Russian military facilities in temporarily occupied Crimea.
In the village of Chornomorske, the Valdai radar station and the control point of the radar reconnaissance complex were hit. In addition, the base for storing and launching unmanned naval boats in Chornomorske was hit.
10.33 The capital's rescuers have completed the work to eliminate the consequences of yesterday's Russian attack. Units of the State Emergency Service cleared the rubble, dismantled emergency structures, inspected damaged buildings, and ensured the safety of the territories.
At night, tents with heat guns were deployed at the locations to heat the residents of the affected houses.
"In total, one person was killed and 32 people were injured as a result of yesterday's massive shelling, two of them children.
09.55 The sounds of explosions were heard in Odessa. Before that, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned about drones heading towards Odessa from the Black Sea.
"The sounds of explosions can be heard in Odessa. Air defense is working," wrote the head of the Odessa OVA, Oleg Kiper, on Telegram.
09.41 On the night of December 28, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 48 Shahed, Gerber attack UAVs and other types of drones.
Air defenses shot down/suppressed 30 enemy Shahed, Gerbera and other types of drones in the north, south and east of the country. 18 UAVs were recorded hit in nine locations
09.26 On the night of December 28, a fire broke out in one of the districts of Odessa as a result of a Russian drone attack. The lyceum building was also damaged.
A fire broke out in a private house as a result of a drone attack. The fire quickly spread to an area of ​​150 sq m, and the fire was quickly extinguished. Rescuers successfully evacuated four residents. There were no fatalities or injuries.
08.50 Russian troops attacked two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region. Russians hit Nikopol with heavy artillery. Five apartment buildings and an educational institution were damaged.
The occupiers attacked the Vasylkiv community of the Sinelnyky region with drones. Two private homes and a farm were damaged. A gas pipeline was also hit. There were no deaths or injuries.
08.23 Over the past 24 hours, 160 combat clashes were recorded at the front. Aviation, missile troops and artillery of the Defense Forces struck six areas of concentration of personnel, three command posts and one other important facility of the Russian invaders.
07.52 Russian troops launched a massive attack on Kherson, using multiple launch rocket systems. Residential areas of the city and critical infrastructure were covered with enemy fire. Due to the hit on power supply facilities, part of Kherson was left without electricity. Information about the wounded is currently being clarified.
07.20 From February 24, 2022 to December 28, 2025, the total combat losses of Russian troops on the territory of Ukraine amounted to approximately 1,204,510 people (+1,200 per day).
03.36 Drones attacked the Syzran oil refinery in the Samara region. Hits and a glow in the sky were recorded. There were also reports of strikes on substations, after which local residents lost power.